A review by jedore
Days of Awe by Lauren Fox

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

"As I get older, my life simultaneously shrinks and grows, shedding delusions as it picks up complications."

Set against the backdrop of suburban life, "Days of Awe" is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. It follows Isabel Moore, a woman grappling with grief and self-discovery following the sudden death of her best friend. As Isabel navigates the complexities of loss, friendship, and the search for meaning, she finds herself confronting her past and reevaluating her relationships with those closest to her. 

I'm not sure how it ended up on my shelf...my best guess is that I picked it up while thrifting because I'd heard of Lauren Fox before. My expectations were on the low side, probably because I peeked at the 3.26 rating before I started reading it.

With one exception, the writing was very good. It's a little baffling that such a talented writer would drop one of the most annoying clichés ~ if you're in any online book groups, you're likely familiar with the "I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding" one. I wonder...do authors do this on purpose or are they really that unaware?  

I'm always a fan when characters are well developed ~ and that was definitely the case with this book. Isabel was the perfectly imperfect main character and narrator of the book. And, luckily I loved, and completely related, to her. 

If you are or were a suburban mom or a middle school teacher and don't require much action to love a book, it's very likely enjoy this one! 


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